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[RATING: 3]

Paul Bradshaw looks at FriendFeed
What do they say it is?

"FriendFeed enables you to keep up-to-date on the web pages, photos, videos and music that your friends and family are sharing. It offers a unique way to discover and discuss information among friends."

What do I say it is?

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		<title>CoverItLive</title>
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[RATING: 4.5]

Paul Bradshaw looks at CoverItLive

What do they say it is?

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  £20m sound studio, Five and some large film corporation? Simon Howes on the Eastside blog is hearing rumours and is looking for clarification. (tags: media television eastside digbeth film)   Radio 4 - Today - Fierce Festival 2008 Now there’s a media partner I wasn’t expecting. (ta ...</description>
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